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Posted July 28, 2026

Commercial Sign Installer

GuidePost Staffing LLC
East Syracuse, NY, US Full Time
28USD - 33USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Direct Hire | $28–$33/Hour | Full-Time | Career Growth to Project Manager

Looking for a hands-on career with room to grow? We're hiring a Commercial Sign Installer to join a growing team specializing in the installation of commercial signs, channel letters, illuminated signage, monuments, and other custom sign systems. This is a direct hire opportunity with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a clear path to advance into a Project Manager role.

Pay & Benefits
  • $28.00–$33.00 per hour (based on experience)
  • Direct Hire Position
  • Full-Time, Year-Round Work
  • Overtime Opportunities
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Opportunity to grow into a Project Manager position
Responsibilities
  • Install commercial signs, channel letters, cabinets, monument signs, and illuminated signage
  • Read blueprints, site plans, and installation drawings
  • Perform basic electrical connections and troubleshoot sign lighting components
  • Measure, layout, and install mounting systems using carpentry and construction techniques
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, and installation equipment safely
  • Work from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts
  • Ensure all installations meet company quality and safety standards
  • Communicate professionally with customers and job site personnel
  • Complete projects on schedule while maintaining a clean and organized work area
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of commercial sign installation, construction, carpentry, electrical, or related field experience
  • Basic electrical knowledge, including wiring, conduit, and troubleshooting
  • Carpentry experience with measuring, layout, fastening, and structural mounting
  • Ability to read blueprints, installation drawings, and tape measurements accurately
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Ability to work at heights using ladders and aerial equipment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent work ethic and attention to detail
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience operating boom lifts, bucket trucks, cranes, or aerial work platforms
  • CDL or experience towing trailers
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
  • Welding or fabrication experience
  • Crane signaling or rigging experience
  • Previous experience installing illuminated signs or LED sign systems
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
  • Ability to work outdoors year-round
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, and standing
Why Join Us?

This is more than just an installation job—it's an opportunity to build a long-term career. As you gain experience, you'll have the opportunity to move into a Project Manager role, overseeing installation crews, coordinating projects, and working directly with customers from start to finish.

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